golden mean

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noun

the perfect moderate course or position that avoids extremes; the happy medium.
golden section.

Origin of golden mean

First recorded in 1580–90

Words nearby golden mean

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Words related to golden mean

mean, moderation

British Dictionary definitions for golden mean

golden mean

noun

the middle course between extremes
another term for golden section

Cultural definitions for golden mean

golden mean

The desirable middle ground between any two extremes, according to the philosophy of Aristotle.